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Is acrobat pinot gris sustainable agriculture?

Is the King Estate wine “Acrobat” organic or sustainably farmed?

The whole estate is certified Organic.
All you had to do was google KING ESTATE ACROBAT and all the info is on their home page.
Sustainable Agriculture: Curing America’s Eating Disorder

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Organic farming in VA?

I am thinking about buying an organic farm/ hothouse in VA. I have absolutely ZERO experience with this profession. However, I have a dream! Anyway, what should I ask and what should I know? Which crops are good in this geographic location and which will not work? [...]

How To Make An Organic Garden
Every spring, whether northern or southern hemisphere, many people begin to think about gardening. Some have been gardening every year since they were old enough to help in the family garden back of the house. Others have begun gardening only recently. Most have questions, though.
How to make an organic garden [...]

what are the possibilites of getting a “true” green job in the western cape?

I would like to work anywhere in the garden route area or CT. With regards to what kind of work.I was looking at EIA work,sustainable development,renewable energy,organic farming.Working for a consulting agency or as a environmental inspector.I have a diploma from the [...]

Organic Yields Are Better Than Conventional, Including GM Crops
There are many claims being bruited about that organic farming yields can never produce enough to meet the food demands of the growing global population. This is a myth.
At the turn of the century, a New Scientist editorial declared that organic farming methods, using natural fertilisers and [...]

What part of the country has a demand for local produce/small farms needing filled?

I am entertaining different ideas on where would be a good place to start a small farm growing vegetables and fruit for market and sales to restaurants…. suggestions?

Which country?
In the US the coast are the most populated with less farms per person. [...]

What is the Visa that I need to use to hire Spanish migrant workers in my organic farm in Virginia?

The H1b or the H2a, people are telling me different versions and now I am confused. I want to hire Spanish speaking workers because I feel more comfortable with bilingual people than monolingual and I don’t [...]

What is the difference between intensive farming and organic farming?

With crops.
I know what it is for animals, just not crops.
What do they do ?

Intensive uses pesticides, herbicides, and man made fertilizers. While the organic farming uses no chemicals and manure and humus for fertilization. Intensive is usually cheaper for large scale crops and [...]

Which Organic Foods are worth the extra money?

I have moved into a farm area and have access to a lot of farm food and organics, wondering if it is better to buy there than the super markets. I’m not a vegetarian.

I definitely prefer organic eggs, the chickens aren’t given hormones or antibiotics…this goes for [...]

Is 1.7% organic matter sufficient for vegetable garden soil?

My results from the Va Tech soil testing lab lists organic matter at 1.7%. Is that enough? I wish they listed ideal ranges on the explanation sheet that comes with it. Everything else looks pretty good, as best I can understand it.

Yes, but [...]

Where can I find businesses using organic farming practices?
I'm curious to know which brands in my pantry and refrigerator uses organic, fair trade, free, and others just agriculture and healthy / practical tests cruelty. I know that "browser Theres Charity "to see which charities are legitimate, is there a browser similar food and products? [...]

Organic: Weighing your Options
As organic food is increasing in popularity, many people are left wondering if organic food is right for them. Unfortunately, this can be a complicated subject, and there are strong advocates on both sides of the issue. First of all, it is important to understand what the term “organic” means. Since October [...]